: Meanwhile, Olaf continues his hunt for Jomsborg. By the end of the episode, he discovers an exiled and dying Jorundr at sea, who may be his key to finding the hidden city.
: In Jomsborg, Freydis challenges the corrupt leadership of Harekr . After he is killed by the townspeople, she opens the restricted temple to everyone, uniting the pagan refugees and Jomsvikings. : Meanwhile, Olaf continues his hunt for Jomsborg
This episode is often noted by viewers for its intense violence and the "Last of the Mohicans" style ending where the crew narrowly escapes by boat while their pursuers are held off. After he is killed by the townspeople, she
In this episode, the journey toward Constantinople takes a brutal turn as the travelers deal with the aftermath of their waterfall plunge. : While Leif attempts a rescue, it is
: While Leif attempts a rescue, it is ultimately Elena and the former slave girls ( Brigtoc and Dorn ) who prove instrumental. They infiltrate the camp and help free Leif and Harald.
: Kurya, the blind guide, stays behind to confront his brother, the Pecheneg Khan. He uses Mariam’s poison to kill his brother before Leif shoots Kurya with an arrow to grant him a merciful death rather than letting him be tortured by the surviving Pechenegs. Developments in Jomsborg and Kattegat
: After surviving the waterfall, Harald makes a risky move to scout the area and is quickly captured by the Pechenegs , a fearsome nomadic tribe.